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Kalay platform vulnerability exposes millions of IoT devices to cyber attacks

CyberSecurity Insiders

Cybersecurity Researchers from Mandiant have disclosed that millions of IoT devices operating across the globe were vulnerable to cyber attacks because of a flaw in Kalay Cloud platform software supplied by ThroughTek. ThroughTek has issued a fix of 3.1.10

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US House Passes IoT Cybersecurity Improvement Act

Security Affairs

House of Representatives passed the IoT Cybersecurity Improvement Act, a bill that aims at improving the security of IoT devices. House of Representatives last week passed the IoT Cybersecurity Improvement Act, a bill designed to improve the security of IoT devices. Mark Warner (D-Va.) Pierluigi Paganini.

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Cybersecurity Risks in IoT and Fleet Management Systems

IT Security Guru

The arrival of the IoT has made fleet management systems very popular among organizations that have a fleet of vehicles as part of their operations. Nevertheless, the development of IoT and fleet management systems brings up issues with cybersecurity risks.

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Britain introduces IOT Device Security Legislation

CyberSecurity Insiders

A new legislation was introduced in the Britain’s parliament last week aiming to better protect IoT devices from sophisticated hackers. Now, comes the big question…what if companies indulging in the manufacturing of IoT cannot comply with the newly planned Britain’s digital law.? Well, it’s simple….the Hope it does!

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MY TAKE: Why companies and consumers must collaborate to stop the plundering of IoT systems

The Last Watchdog

The Internet of Things (IoT) has come a long, long way since precocious students at Carnegie Melon University installed micro-switches inside of a Coca-Cola vending machine so they could remotely check on the temperature and availability of their favorite beverages. Related: Companies sustain damage from IoT attacks That was back in 1982.

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Integrating GRC with Emerging Technologies: AI and IoT

SecureWorld News

With 66% of organizations experiencing at least one cyber attack in the last year, GRC strategies also need to be robust and scalable enough to adapt to changing technologies. Improved cybersecurity to protect both company and client data.

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How can home security be improved with IoT?

CyberSecurity Insiders

The Internet of Things (IoT) has been exploding in the last decade, with more and more connected objects or devices. IoT also enables home security systems to offer a variety of new features, such as secure biometrics and face detection at your door. . IoT enables secure, remote updates, for devices installed for a long time.?

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